Avalanche forecast

Front Range

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    2–3

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–2

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger s potentially dangerous avalanches in the recent storm snow on most steep slopes regardless of aspect or elevation. Avalanches in the storm snow can step down into a more deeply buried weak layer, resulting in un-survivable avalanches. Avoid slopes with lens-shaped pillows of snow. Slopes less than 30 degrees offer safer travel options.

You may also be able to trigger a Loose Wet avalanche as temperatures rise throughout the day. Combined with a terrain trap, these avalanches could gain enough mass to knock you off your feet and go for a nasty. If you start to see roller balls or fan-like point releases from cliffs or exposed rocks, it is time to seek colder snow or call it a day.

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